Are you an experienced Category Manager seeking a role where you can have real input in establishing the purchasing process? 

Why work for Imerys/ IBL?

At Imerys every member of our team matters. Our priority is the health and safety of our people and our aim is to create diverse and inclusive workplaces. We are always striving to be better and to support our people to continuously learn, improve and innovate. This allows them to tap into their full potential and to take advantage of the wealth of career and development opportunities available.  

The job role:

As an IES Category Manager for IBL (Imerys British Lithium), you will be responsible for implementing the Purchasing plans, within the framework of the BLI development project (including a new mine and a new plant). 

You will: Work in collaboration with Project Managers and Stream Leaders in purchasing activities (Capex & Opex) for our project, being involved in commercial bid tabulations, contract negotiations and contract finalisation. 

• Ensuring the proper implementation of the Sourcing Request tool,
• Implementing routines with the project team to anticipate the future actions,
• Coordinating with other purchasing categories as appropriate,
• Managing the sourcing in collaboration with the technical teams and relevant categories,
• Participating in the qualification of suppliers,
• Launching the tenders that are under her/his responsibility,
• Supporting the Sustainability program of Imerys (Ecovadis registration and CO2 impact),
• Negotiating contracts,
• Attending the projects meetings,
• Collaborating with the legal department for the contracts preparation and in case of claim,
• Supporting the technical teams in case of claim and
• Supporting team to deploy Group IT solutions as SAP, IVALUA.

What’s in it for you?

• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Generous Pension Plan
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Company Sick Pay
• Discounts on external retailers
• Cycle to work scheme

We also offer a comprehensive package to support the Wellbeing of our people which includes: 

• Employee Assistance Programme 
• Virtual GP 
• Flu and Eye care vouchers 
• Enhanced family friendly policies 
• Menopause Support 

What we ask in return?

• As an IES category manager, you will be the link/interface between the technical members, operators on the pilot plant and the rest of the purchasing organisation and project members. 
• You will have ideally worked on a project model, managing large tenders for equipment and services. 
• Have a Master in Business School or General Engineer with specialisation in purchasing.
• Strong experience in purchases of industrial equipment, engineering contracts, work contracts, indirect services.
• Experience in procurement and interfaces between procurement and purchasing
• Experience in contract negotiation (equipment, engineering services).

We would like our application process to be accessible to all - if you require an alternative way to apply then please get in touch on 01952 281924. 

IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.